Top 7 Experiences at Surrey Fusion Festival 2023

Surrey Fusion Festival 2023 is a vibrant celebration of food, music, and culture. The festival offers free admission on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23 in Holland Park. With a lineup of talented local, national, and international artists across nine stages, 50 cultural pavilions with food and arts tents, a Cultural Cooking Arena, an educational Indigenous Village, and a Kid's Zone, this event offers an unforgettable experience. Here are the top seven experiences you don't want to miss:

1. Get Lost in the Music

With nine stages each hosting a unique lineup of talented artists, there's a melody to match every mood at Surrey Fusion Festival. Stages include the Concord Pacific World Music Stage, SFU Celebration Stage, Bell Cultural Cooking Arena, KPU Community Dance Stage, Wesgroup Unity Stage, Family Stage, and Connect FM Cultural Dance Stage. Don’t miss Saturday artists DJ Shub, JESSIA and Ikky, and Sunday’s Gurnam Bhullar, Wesli, and Don Amero.

Check out the Surrey Fusion Festival performers

2. Visit 50 Cultural Pavilions

Take a tour around the world without leaving Surrey by visiting the 50 cultural pavilions. Each one represents a different country or culture, with organizers eager to share their food, traditions, stories, and customs. Whether you're learning about Fijian art, South African dance, or Mexico’s history, the cultural pavilions provide a wealth of knowledge, experience and delicious food. Each pavilion will incorporate the 2023 theme of “Dance Around the World” into their pavilion through displays and demonstrations.

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3. Expand Your Culinary Horizons at the Cultural Cooking Arena

The Cultural Cooking Arena is a foodie's paradise. Watch Surrey youth compete in a Youth Cooking Showdown on Saturday. On Sunday, learn from representatives from Surrey Fusion Festival’s pavilions showcase their country's culinary traditions and teach you how to cook authentic dishes, including Peruvian ceviche, Korean tteokbokki, Vietnamese salad rolls, Indigenous Bannock, Honduran pupusas, Jordanian musakhan, and Ghanian puff puff.

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4. Experience the Indigenous Village

The Indigenous Village is an important part of the Surrey Fusion Festival.  Here, you can learn about writing music in the Indigenous Songwriters Circle, buy goods from the Indigenous market, view cultural displays and rest in the Teepee. There will be two days of Indigenous cultural sharing, dance, and contemporary performances on the Siam Stage, including Indigenous throat-singing duo PIQSIQ on Sunday evening.

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5. Bring Your Littles to the Kid's Zone

Surrey Fusion Festival is a family-friendly event with plenty of activities for children. The Kid's Zone is filled with interactive games, creative crafts with the Downtown Surrey BIA, and engaging educational activities that cater to families. Don’t miss the kid-friendly performances happening at the Family Stage including storytelling, magicians, musical workshops, juggling and more.

Find out more about the Kid’s Zone

6. Watch the Annual Parade of Culture

Immerse yourself in Surrey Fusion Festival 2023's vibrant Parade of Culture. Witness the organizers of each pavilion walk and dance in the parade as they celebrate the unity of all cultures. The Parade of Culture showcases the diverse heritage of Surrey's multicultural community, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation.

Check out the full schedule for Surrey Fusion Festival 2023

7. Indulge in Exciting Amusement Rides

Surrey Fusion Festival 2023 delivers excitement with a thrilling lineup of rides. From the classic Ferris wheel that offers panoramic views of the Surrey Fusion Festival grounds to spinning teacups, there's something for all ages to enjoy and create unforgettable memories.

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Surrey Fusion Festival 2023 is a true celebration of the fusion of food, music, and culture, where diverse traditions harmoniously blend. Mark your calendar for July 22 and 23 and get ready to immerse yourself in this vibrant global extravaganza in the heart of Surrey at Holland Park.

Visit www.surreyfusionfestival.ca to learn more about this year’s event.